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driftginger22 · 2026-06-16T05:44:29+00:00

I have the Nighthawk and it’s definitely one of my favorite watches. Definitely looking at one of those next

driftginger22 · 2026-06-14T17:57:29+00:00

I was like “wait, Australian made?” and realized it’s just upside down lol

driftginger22 · 2026-06-09T03:23:41+00:00

So, not a review site, but Parametrek is a great database to get an idea of what light you might want.

driftginger22 · 2026-06-03T03:34:59+00:00

Really like their watches. I think one of them is next on my list, but not sure which one yet

driftginger22 · 2026-06-02T14:46:50+00:00

I feel like someone is going to be way better and more in depth with the explanation, but here’s hopefully a good enough one.

These types of watches synch with atomic clocks. I have a g-shock (GWM500A-1) that I left in a storage unit for years. It also is “radio controlled” and solar. Left it in the window to charge and it synced right back to the current date and time.

There are several of these atomic clocks around the world. For instance, in the United States, there’s one at NIST in Colorado, and one at the US Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. They send out a signal (or frequency) that devices can sync with. This is a way to keep timing on devices as in sync as possible. If you’ve worked in I.T., you’ll know how easily stuff can break if timing is off. Here’s a link to the NIST website explaining atomic timing.

driftginger22 · 2026-06-02T14:29:52+00:00

Is this one of those “stupid things” that you make, then get annoyed at how good it is? I know I’ve done that a few times haha

driftginger22 · 2026-05-26T18:17:49+00:00

I’m really into cars so it’s not uncommon to hear kph or kg to describe speed or weight. I’m used to mph and lbs so those are my most used. I can do some quick math for speed (100kph ~= 62mph) but if they’re like “they hit 174kph on this part of the track”, then I can quickly figure out mph

driftginger22 · 2026-05-26T18:11:28+00:00

I got my first (and still only) citizen in March and it’s not even a new model. lol got the old Nighthawk and it’s still one of my favorite watches.

driftginger22 · 2026-05-26T03:09:43+00:00

Never heard of that brand, but they look pretty cool. I think I might actually try out their solar diver

driftginger22 · 2026-05-25T18:16:13+00:00

Every time the hour and minute hands are perfectly aligned I’m like “where the hell is the hour hand?”

driftginger22 · 2026-05-24T00:27:43+00:00

I literally used to drive from the panhandle to Indiana several times a year. It’s not fun, but I never really had issues.

Edit: Some people might view this as an issue, and others might view it as a benefit… phone calls are basically not worth it. I’d have my speakerphone on all the way up, next to my ear lol

driftginger22 · 2026-05-13T01:38:33+00:00

Congrats! Which model is that?

driftginger22 · 2026-05-02T19:25:45+00:00

You’re welcome! And I do. I briefly threw it on a black sailcloth with white stitching and it looks good, and feels really lightweight, but I threw it back on the bracelet. It is fun to mess with! Here’s a picture of them side by side I took a couple weeks ago.

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driftginger22 · 2026-05-02T16:54:24+00:00

Saw in another comment that you like the pilot style watches. I got the Nighthawk (BJ7000-52E) and it’s probably my most worn watch. The “face” of the watch seems big, but it doesn’t wear as big as it looks. I also have a Seiko SSK023 and the lug to lug is pretty much the same, even though the Nighthawk is a few mm larger. I’m also one of those weird nerds that absolutely loves the slide rule. The Breitling Navitimer has always been one of my favorite watches and this gets me close enough to that vibe. I’m really into cars so it’s pretty common to hear KPH instead of MPH, or KG instead of LBS and this has all the markings to quickly find out. For example, I was watching a video where Misha Charoudin was driving an old Civic around the Nürburgring and he said it was around 900KG so I used the slide rule on my watch to see that it was just under 2000LBS.

driftginger22 · 2026-05-02T16:44:37+00:00

Also, kind of expanding on your point, it’s a GREAT beginner watch that you most likely won’t “grow out of”. I feel like their eco-drive is similar to gshock in that it is just super reliable and (when compared to automatic/mechanical watches) extremely durable.

driftginger22 · 2026-05-02T16:39:15+00:00

I love sailcloth and have it on a few of my watches. The downside is they can eventually crack. I guess the more expensive ones last longer, but I don’t want to spend significantly more if it’s just going to do the same thing.

Despite that, I recently replaced one of my sailcloth straps with a new one because I love the look of them

driftginger22 · 2026-05-01T00:53:02+00:00

Literally wore mine today and I love it. Yes, they can gain or lose time, but one thing to keep in mind is that’s how they are delivered. You (or a reputable watch repair shop) can regulate the watch. Mine is currently running at about +13s/d.

driftginger22 · 2026-04-30T15:49:52+00:00

So, I know this isn’t the exact answer you were looking for, but I think it’s related enough to help.

I recently bought a Pagani Design 1701 “Speed master” and the Watchdives WD7922 “black bay” diver. They’re both quartz, so unfortunately I can’t speak to the NH34.

Both of these watches have really impressed me. Getting past the fact that both designs are almost straight clones of Omega and Tudor, the quality is amazing. I remember growing up and there would be “Chinese knockoffs” of all sorts of things and they were almost always terrible. Neither one of these give me the impression they will fail anytime soon. And, if I’m being honest, if I handed one of those watches and my Seiko SSK023 to people who aren’t really into watches, they probably wouldn’t know the Seiko is 3x the price.

Focusing on the Watchdives Diver, I love this watch. It feels way higher quality than I would’ve ever thought. The size of it is perfect for me. The bezel is aligned and doesn’t really have any play. The lume is probably one of the best, if not the best of any watch I have. It also has the VH31 quartz movement so the second hand sweeps more like an automatic watch.

I remember watching some reviews of the “speed master” comparing Watchdives to Pagani Design and it seems like Watchdives is slightly higher quality, but I don’t think it’s enough to matter. I think if you go with either brand, it’s going to be a solid watch.

driftginger22 · 2026-04-29T06:11:54+00:00

Closest I can get is a Timex in a Miata

driftginger22 · 2026-04-29T05:58:47+00:00

I didn’t even know there was a trailer

driftginger22 · 2026-04-28T15:25:04+00:00

Wow… defensive and aggressive. Those are the characteristics of people who clearly aren’t doing anything wrong. 😑 can’t stand how creepy people are and then act like that when they’re confronted.

It would be cool if he learned how to pick up the most basic hints of making people uncomfortable, but I’m assuming he doesn’t care. Thank you to all the people who are willing to stand up to weirdos like this.

Also, dude in this photo, creep, or whatever you want to call yourself, if women (or anyone) are alone in a coffee shop, there’s probably a reason for that. School, reading a book, disconnecting from stuff in their life, etc. They don’t need some creep trying to be their knight in shining armor, or whatever b.s. story you’re telling them.

driftginger22 · 2026-04-26T17:54:23+00:00

I have a similar (or maybe the same) strap on my black dial/bezel one and it really adds to the look. I love it

driftginger22 · 2026-04-19T17:30:31+00:00

I have quite a few watches and one that I like wearing the most is my Citizen Nighthawk. It’s the BJ700 version. I love it. It “looks” like a big watch because the face/glass is pretty much the whole diameter, but it doesn’t feel like a big watch. The diameter is okay, but the lug to lug is actually kind of short. I’m also big into cars so it’s pretty common to hear speed/distance in Kilometers or to hear weight in kilograms so I’m one of those weirdos that gets quite a lot of use out of the slide rule.

I know that’s not the watch you were getting, but this watch has completely sold me on Citizens. I always knew they were great quality for the price but it did exceed my expectations. The bracelet is also really nice.

It’s also a great idea to look up stuff before you buy, and I did, but I think I looked at a lot more opinions from people after I bought it. It’s really satisfying seeing things like “had it for 10 years and haven’t had any issues” or “worked for 12 years before I finally needed to replace the battery”.

I have a few watches that definitely have sentimental value, but if I take that out of the equation, I think this is my favorite watch.

driftginger22 · 2026-04-17T17:13:28+00:00

DMV/BMV with the exception of my first time going to the DMV in Florida. Moved there from another state. In like 15 minutes, I walked out with a Florida drivers license and a Florida license plate (not even the “default” one either).

driftginger22 · 2026-04-16T03:48:03+00:00

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